The annual list of our top 50 prospects returns for another season. After a spectacular showing last season, what awaits for this season. Last year, #1 and #2 overall prospects: 3B/SS Gunnar Henderson (Orioles) and OF Corbin Carroll won their respective league rookie-of-the-year awards. #6 SS/3B Elly De La Cruz (Reds) made himself presently known with some memorable highlight games.  

 

The Baltimore Orioles continue their run with #1 overall prospects with top 2022 pick, Jackson Holliday; the son of former major leaguer Matt Holliday tore through the farm system getting as high as Triple-A. Despite not making the team after a superb showing at Spring Training, the youngster is knocking on the door of the show. Signing a big contract during the off-season shows how much confidence the Milwaukee Brewers have in OF Jackson Chourio-who has the potential to flash five-tool talent as he prepares to make his big-league debut. The future of the outfield seems to be much brighter with the World Champion Texas Rangers as #5 Evan Carter (who got the taste of the bigs late last season) and last season's pick in #3 Wyatt Langford: who tore up the levels of the farm system last year and made such a powerful impression during Spring Training earning him a spot in the everyday lineup. Sandwiched in-between the two Rangers outfielders at #4: Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero-who has power potential written all over him. Not to be overshadowed by the rise of Wyatt Langford, Nationals outfield Dylan Crews (#6) had no problem in adjusting in the minors as he is expected to make a daily contribution at the next level soon. The top overall pick in last year's draft in Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (#7)  is already showing hitters why he is ace material once he gets to the Steel City. '22's top international prospect in Padres catcher Ethan Salas (#8) continues to develop in the minors as it's hope he becomes a permanent fixture behind the plate. One of the prized prospects acquired in the Juan Soto deal. the Nationals may have gotten a good one in athletic outfielder James Wood. With more prospects getting churned out of the Orioles system, another one to watch is C/1B Samuel Basallo..........who has the potential to have a contributive bat in a potent Orioles lineup.    

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